Traffic Incidents related to Great Ocean Road, Between Lorne And Skenes Creek, VIC
Between Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
12 Jan, 2011 - 10:47 AM
Traffic Alert
UPDATE: Thursday 13, 2.00pm
Due to flood conditions the Great Ocean Road REMAINS CLOSED between Lorne and Skenes Creek
Detour routes remain in place. Crews are on site working to clear the scene. At this stage it is expected that the road will be re-opened later today. Any decision to open the road will need to take into account expected weather over the next 24 hours, and our ability to provide a safe road condition.
At Lorne traffic is being diverted up Deans Marsh Lorne Road and Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Roads.
At Skenes Creek traffic is being diverted up Skenes Creek Road and Forrest Apollo Bay Road.
Some local access is available. Traffic controllers remain on site.12/01/2011 10:47 AM Until 14/01/2011 8:00 PM
Between Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
12 Jan, 2011 - 10:47 AM
Traffic Alert
UPDATE: Thursday 13, 4.30pm
Due to flood conditions the Great Ocean Road REMAINS CLOSED between Lorne and Skenes Creek
Detour routes remain in place. The road will be closed overnight due to strong winds and heavy rain forecast. This will be reviewed in the morning. Any decision to open the road will need to take into account expected weather over the next 24 hours, and our ability to provide a safe road condition.
At Lorne traffic is being diverted up Deans Marsh Lorne Road and Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Roads.
At Skenes Creek traffic is being diverted up Skenes Creek Road and Forrest Apollo Bay Road.
Some local access is available. Traffic controllers remain on site.12/01/2011 10:47 AM Until 14/01/2011 8:00 PM
Between Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
12 Jan, 2011 - 10:47 AM
Traffic Alert
UPDATE: Thursday 13, 4.30pm
Due to flood conditions the Great Ocean Road REMAINS CLOSED between Lorne and Skenes Creek.
Detour routes remain in place. The road will be closed overnight due to strong winds and heavy rain forecast. This will be reviewed in the morning. Any decision to open the road will need to take into account expected weather over the next 24 hours, and our ability to provide a safe road condition.
At Lorne traffic is being diverted up Deans Marsh Lorne Road and Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Roads.
At Skenes Creek traffic is being diverted up Skenes Creek Road and Forrest Apollo Bay Road.
Some local access is available. Traffic controllers remain on site.12/01/2011 10:47 AM Until 14/01/2011 8:00 PM
Between Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
12 Jan, 2011 - 10:47 AM
13 Jan, 2011 - 6:27 PM
Tow Truck
Tow Truck Dispatched. Reason not specified. Breakdown likely.
Between Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
12 Jan, 2011 - 10:47 AM
Traffic Alert
UPDATE: Friday 14 January, 10.51am
Due to flood conditions the Great Ocean Road REMAINS CLOSED between Lorne and Skenes Creek.
Detour routes remain in place.
At Lorne traffic is being diverted up Deans Marsh Lorne Road and Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Roads.
At Skenes Creek traffic is being diverted up Skenes Creek Road and Forrest Apollo Bay Road.
Some local access is available to Wye River and Cape Patton. Traffic controllers remain on site.12/01/2011 10:47 AM Until 17/01/2011 8:00 PM
Between Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
12 Jan, 2011 - 10:47 AM
Traffic Alert
UPDATE: Saturday 15 January, 4.30pm
VicRoads advises that the Great Ocean Road has re-opened to traffic (both directions).
Traffic is reduced to one lane in some sections and traffic controllers are on-site to manage traffic flow.
Drivers should reduce speed and drive carefully at those sections still under traffic control. 12/01/2011 10:47 AM Until 17/01/2011 8:00 PM
Between Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
12 Jan, 2011 - 10:47 AM
Traffic Alert
UPDATE: Saturday 15 January, 4.30pm
VicRoads advises that the Great Ocean Road has re-opened to traffic (both directions).
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ic is reduced to one lane in some sections and traffic controllers are on-site to manage traffic flow.
Drivers should reduce speed and drive carefully at those sections still under traffic control. 12/01/2011 10:47 AM Until 17/01/2011 8:00 PM
Between Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
12 Jan, 2011 - 10:47 AM
1 Jan, 1970 - 10:00 AM
Traffic Alert
UPDATE: Saturday 15 January, 4.30pm
VicRoads advises that the Great Ocean Road has re-opened to traffic (both directions).
Traffic is reduced to one lane in some sections and traffic controllers are on-site to manage traffic flow.
Drivers should reduce speed and drive carefully at those sections still under traffi
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c control. 12/01/2011 10:47 AM Until 17/01/2011 8:00 PM
Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
31 Oct, 2010 - 10:43 AM
Closed - Other
Great Ocean Road is closed due to a rockslide and trees down at Mount Defiance. Please use alternate route
Lorne And Skenes Creek
Melbourne
31 Oct, 2010 - 10:43 AM
Closed - Other
Great Ocean Road is has reopened. Motorist's are advised to drive with care due to water and rocks on road
Colac-otway
Barwon
17 May, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 07:00 AM to 02:30 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Colac-otway
Barwon
15 May, 2016 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - 1 lane closed inbound
Lane closure operating under a shuttle serice between Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay from 07:00 AM to 02:30 PM for marathon event. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Colac-otway
Barwon
20 May, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - 1 lane closed westbound
Event from 07:00 AM to 02:30 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Colac-otway
Barwon
18 Aug, 2018 - 8:36 AM
18 Aug, 2018 - 8:39 AM
Traffic Alert - Debris
Due to over-night rain, there exists the possibility of landslips on Skenes Creek Rd just north of the Great Ocean Rd.
Motorists are advised to use caution when travelling along these roads over the weekend.
Colac-otway
Barwon
16 Sep, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Event speed limit nil. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Colac-otway
Barwon
19 May, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - 1 lane closed westbound
Event from 07:00 AM to 02:30 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay greater than 10 min.
Colac-otway
Barwon
15 Sep, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Sporting/Social Event - road closed
Event from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.
Colac-otway
Barwon
14 Jan, 2020 - 8:46 AM
14 Jan, 2020 - 8:49 AM
lanes closed eastbound - Debris
One eastbound lane is closed near Hickeys Cutting due to rock and mud debris on the road. SES crews are on site clearing the debris. Allow extra time.
Colac-otway
Barwon
7 Feb, 2020 - 11:19 AM
7 Feb, 2020 - 11:23 AM
Road Closed - Vehicle Collision
The Great Ocean Road is closed in both directions just east of Sunnyside Road due to a collision. Emergency services are directing traffic. Alternatives include Forrest-Apollo Bay Road through Skenes Creek or Deans-Marsh Lorne Road through Lorne. Allow plenty of extra time.
Colac-otway
Barwon
3 Aug, 2022 - 6:23 AM
3 Aug, 2022 - 6:24 AM
Road Closed - Debris
Skenes Creek Road is blocked by a fallen tree at Hickeys Cutting. Emergency crews en route
